Here’s the list, as of today, of those who are in — or are at least thinking about it:

– Watervliet City Clerk Bruce Hidley. Hidley, who has spent 22 years as city clerk, is well known in the River Cities Democratic circles. Hidley says he’s definitely in the race.

– Guilderland Town Board member (and former county legislator) Alan Maikels. Maikels has also served on the Albany County Airport Authority Board. Maikels says he’s definitely in the race.

– County Legislator Christopher Higgins. Higgins, who has represented the neighborhoods around Albany’s Center Square since 2008, has said he’s weighing whether to run. He’s fresh off a campaign for Assembly in the 109th Assembly District last year that likely helped spread his name recognition beyond the city of Albany.

As an aside, Albany City Clerk Nala Woodard acknowledged having thought about running for the job “for all of about two days” but quickly decided he was content in City Hall.

“I think there are great people already considering it,” said Woodard, who was appointed to succeed City Clerk John Marsolais in 2011. “And I’ll leave it to them.”